A. Socratic Questions: Socrates compared himself to a ‘gadfly’, and…

Question Answered step-by-step A. Socratic Questions: Socrates compared himself to a ‘gadfly’, and… A. Socratic Questions: Socrates compared himself to a ‘gadfly’, and has ever since, been referred to as the “Gadfly of Athens.” What did he mean, and why (according to Lawhead) did he think that it was important that he perform such a role in Athenian public life?B.  Arguments: Define what is meant in the philosophical sense, by the term, ‘argument’, what are its basic components? And consider the following argument: i) All Californians are famous. ii) Brad Pitt is from California.iii) So Brad Pitt is famous.Is this a valid argument? Why or why not? Is it sound or cogent? Why or why not?C.  The Meaning of Life: When offered a choice between three ways to answer the question: What is the meaning of life? Lawhead suggests that there are probably four different ways to answer the question: i) Questioning the question view (which holds that it is too ill formed); 2) Pessimism: There is no meaning to life (as articulated by Schopenhauer); 3) Meaningful liberty/the religious view (perhaps as articulated by Leo Tolstoy); or 4) Secular Humanism (as suggested by Hazel Barnes). Which view do you think is closest to your own? Why? (Be sure to draw upon Lawhead’s text when giving your answer). Arts & Humanities Philosophy PHILOSOPHY 111 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)